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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 193.70 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 193.70 and 103.70 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 193.70 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/193.70 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 193.70 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 20,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087.43/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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